Monkeypox virus Real-Time PCR technique for 1 person - Bangkok Genomics Innovation

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An important laboratory test for diagnosing monkeypox disease is the real-time PCR method. The specimen is a skin lesion. (surface area of rash or water inside the rash)
Waiting time for results: 24 hours
You can receive results via email at no additional cost. There is no postal service.

People at risk

People who live or have traveled to areas with outbreaks, such as in African countries.
People who have close contact with infected animals or patients
medical personnel
Researchers who are conducting research on monkeypox
Residents living with infected people
People who have had sexual activity with an infected person
People living near forest areas have a greater chance of coming into contact with infected animals.
But the risk of spreading the virus in other ways is still low.

Symptoms of monkeypox

Smallpox usually has an infectious period of 6-13 days, after which symptoms will begin. The symptoms of the disease are divided into 2 stages :

1. Symptoms of monkeypox, first stage (0-5 days)

will have a fever
headache
muscle aches
backache
Tired and exhausted
enlarged lymph nodes. ( enlarged lymph nodes are a symptom that distinguishes monkeypox from smallpox and chickenpox. Because of this disease, enlarged lymph nodes are usually not found.)

2. Symptoms of monkeypox : rash period (1-3 days after fever)

The rash is more common on the face and limbs than on the body. Can be found on the hands, feet, oral mucosa, genitals, conjunctiva, sclera, and cornea.
The appearance of the rash will begin with a red rash, a raised rash, and turn into clear blisters. and turned into ice blister
After that, it dries out, flakes and falls off. In severe cases, the bumps may join together to become large and peel off along with the skin. Most patients recover on their own within 2-4 weeks.
Complications of the disease There may be reinfection. pneumonia Infection in the bloodstream Infection in the nervous system Loss of vision from corneal infection

Conditions for using the service

1. Notify appointment 1 day in advance.

Clinic information

Bangkok Genomics Medical Technical Clinic Address No. 3689 Rama IV Road, Phra Khanong Subdistrict, Khlong Toei District, Bangkok 10110
Access service 08.30-16:00 (lunch break 12:00-13:00 )
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Mrt Queen Sirikit National Convention Center Station
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